EA_OnPreNewAttribute notifies Add-Ins that a new attribute is about to be created on an element. It enables Add-Ins to permit or deny the creation of the new attribute.
Syntax
Function EA_OnPreNewAttribute(Repository As EA.Repository, Info As EA.EventProperties) As Boolean
The EA_OnPreNewAttribute function syntax contains the following elements
Parameter |
Type |
Direction |
Description |
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Repository |
EA.Repository
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IN |
An EA.Repository object representing the currently open Enterprise Architect model. Poll its members to retrieve model data and user interface status information. |
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Info |
EA.EventProperties |
IN |
Contains the following EventProperty Objects for the attribute to be created :
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Return Value
Return True to enable the addition of the new attribute to the model. Return False to disenable the addition of the new attribute.
Details
This event occurs when a user creates a new attribute on an element by either drag-dropping from the Project Browser window, using the Attributes properties dialog, or the in-place editor on the diagram. The notification is provided immediately before the attribute is created, so that the Add-In can disenable the addition of the attribute.
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